Position Details
Senior Buyer Apply
Job Description
- Big Bend, WI (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote after training)
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k match.
About The Opportunity
Our client, a growing manufacturer in the food and ingredients space, is seeking a Senior Buyer to support procurement and sourcing operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of raw materials, packaging, and operational goods to support production and business growth.
This is a highly collaborative position, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, R&D, and Finance teams to maintain strong supplier relationships, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Source and procure raw materials, ingredients, and packaging components
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to optimize cost and service levels
- Identify and onboard new suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience
- Develop sourcing strategies for key categories
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships
- Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, and cost metrics
- Address supply disruptions, pricing changes, and quality concerns
- Support supplier reviews and improvement initiatives
- Partner with planning and operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels
- Align purchasing activity with demand forecasts and production schedules
- Manage purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure on-time fulfillment
- Work with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure materials meet compliance standards
- Support R&D with sourcing for new product development or alternative materials
- Partner with Finance to track spend, variances, and cost-saving opportunities
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through sourcing strategies and supplier consolidation
- Analyze procurement data to improve efficiency and supplier performance
- Contribute to broader supply chain improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate supplier documentation, specifications, and purchasing records
- Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
- Support supplier audits and qualification processes
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Food Science, or a related field
- 5–8+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally within food manufacturing or ingredients
- Experience sourcing raw materials, ingredients, or packaging
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Familiarity with contract management and cost analysis
- Knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards is a plus
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and purchasing tools
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote after onboarding/training)
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment
- High-impact role with visibility across multiple business functions
- Competitive compensation and career growth potential
